jaybee
08-03-2005, 02:39 PM
Primary Industries & Fisheries, Henry Palaszczuk
04/03/05
A new, more streamlined, approval process will provide opportunities for new investments in the aquaculture industry according to Primary Industries and Fisheries Minister Henry Palaszczuk.
Mr Palaszczuk said an accreditation granted by the Australian Government, which took effect this week, would make the approval process smoother for aquaculture developments adjacent to the Great Barrier Reef.
"These new process are the result of a great deal of consultation and collaboration between the Queensland and Australian governments and industry," Mr Palaszczuk said.
"Queensland is recognised nationally and internationally as an ideal location for developing diverse aquaculture with the industry currently worth more than $70 million.
"The introduction of a more efficient approval process should help in encouraging continued growth within the industry, ensuring Queensland remains at the forefront of aquaculture investment and development.
"The process and standards will continue to maintain the necessary degree of protection for the reef."
Previously, aquaculture developments adjacent to the Great Barrier Reef were regulated separately by both the Australian and Queensland governments, as well as by local Councils through their planning schemes.
"This meant that new developments had to go through approval and assessment processes and performance standards for each of these government bodies," Mr Palaszczuk said.
"Under the new accreditation, applications will be processed through Queensland law only which means there is now a single environmental assessment process and performance standards."
For more information on Queensland's aquaculture industries go to www.dpi.qld.gov.au/fishweb
Media contact: John Algate 3239 3004 or 0418 197 350
04/03/05
A new, more streamlined, approval process will provide opportunities for new investments in the aquaculture industry according to Primary Industries and Fisheries Minister Henry Palaszczuk.
Mr Palaszczuk said an accreditation granted by the Australian Government, which took effect this week, would make the approval process smoother for aquaculture developments adjacent to the Great Barrier Reef.
"These new process are the result of a great deal of consultation and collaboration between the Queensland and Australian governments and industry," Mr Palaszczuk said.
"Queensland is recognised nationally and internationally as an ideal location for developing diverse aquaculture with the industry currently worth more than $70 million.
"The introduction of a more efficient approval process should help in encouraging continued growth within the industry, ensuring Queensland remains at the forefront of aquaculture investment and development.
"The process and standards will continue to maintain the necessary degree of protection for the reef."
Previously, aquaculture developments adjacent to the Great Barrier Reef were regulated separately by both the Australian and Queensland governments, as well as by local Councils through their planning schemes.
"This meant that new developments had to go through approval and assessment processes and performance standards for each of these government bodies," Mr Palaszczuk said.
"Under the new accreditation, applications will be processed through Queensland law only which means there is now a single environmental assessment process and performance standards."
For more information on Queensland's aquaculture industries go to www.dpi.qld.gov.au/fishweb
Media contact: John Algate 3239 3004 or 0418 197 350